The Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (AN(HK)O), as amended, allows Hong Kong flight crew licences, ratings and medical certificates to be issued subject to the requirements set out by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Such requirements are specified in detail in the 'CAD 54 - Requirements Document : Pilot Licences and Associated Ratings'.

Staff of the Personnel Licensing (PEL) Office, Civil Aviation Department (CAD) act on behalf of the DGCA in the processing of applications for and issuance of licences.

This pamphlet serves as an introduction to the general requirements for the issue of a Hong Kong Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). It is important to remember, however, that this document is intended as a guide only. It must not be taken as qualifying in any way the effect of the AN(HK)O and/or CAD 54.